DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Osmo Pocket 4 is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
COOLPIX A1000
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX A1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 15.9 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BCOOLPIX A1000 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 × 41 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 81mm narrower than COOLPIX A1000 but it is also 72mm taller and 3mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 140 g lighter than COOLPIX A1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 41mm COOLPIX A1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
4.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
37 MP vs 15.9 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX A1000
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 4 or COOLPIX A1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX A1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX A1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the COOLPIX A1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX A1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 140 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX A1000 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX A1000 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. COOLPIX A1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 640 shots for the COOLPIX A1000, giving the COOLPIX A1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and COOLPIX A1000 at $479. The COOLPIX A1000 is $20 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.